Virginia
Central location, donated land.
The state of Maryland donated land to build the nation's capital in Washington, D.C. The capital of the United States before this was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Quincy Adams was the first President of the United States to sleep in the White House but for only a short time before his term was up.
Virginia
Maryland and Virginia donated land for the nation's capital.
The land for state capitol buildings in many states was often donated by influential local figures or organizations. Notably, in the case of the District of Columbia, the land was ceded by the states of Maryland and Virginia in the late 18th century to establish the nation's capital. Additionally, various state capitols have unique histories regarding land acquisition, with some being donated by landowners or local governments.
Virginia donated most of D.C., and Maryland donated some
The District of Columbia was created from land donated by two states: Maryland and Virginia. In 1790, Congress selected a portion of land along the Potomac River, which included areas from both states, to serve as the nation’s capital. Maryland contributed the larger portion, while Virginia's contribution was later returned to it in 1846. This land was intended to serve as a neutral ground for the federal government.
Because it just is. It was named after some ol;d guy in senate or watever and now the capitol is topeka >=d
The capital of Alaska (the state known as the land of the midnight sun) is Juneau.
Springfield is the capital city in the U.S. state of Illinois.
The land donated by Maryland and Virginia is where the United States capital, Washington, D.C., was established. This area encompassed a 10-square-mile plot along the Potomac River, which was selected for its strategic location. The federal government constructed various significant buildings there, including the Capitol, the White House, and the Supreme Court. This unique arrangement reflects the federal nature of the United States, separating the capital from any individual state.